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Eragon

2006·Movie
1h 44min·PG
36
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Fantasy and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

As darkness falls, the last dragon will choose its rider.

In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.
Fantasy AdventureDragonsComing-of-AgeGood vs EvilHero's JourneySwords and SorceryMagicAction-Packed

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eragon legally?

Eragon is included with a subscription to Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Eragon worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Eragon rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Eragon?

1 h 44 min

Eragon runs 1 h 44 min.

Is Eragon based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Eragon?

Critics27
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate Eragon higher (45) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Eragon a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$250 million

Yes. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $250 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Eragon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch Eragon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Eragon in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Eragon use?

Dragon RiderOh, Crap!Bond One-LinerAnimal Eye SpyThe HeavyAmbiguously HumanGiant FlyerDeath by AdaptationPunch CatchThe Worm That WalksBad BossAlternate DVD Commentaryand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for Eragon, including Dragon Rider, Oh, Crap!, Bond One-Liner.